George Klir

Distinguished Professor Emeritus

Short Bio.:

George J. Klir is currently a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Systems Science
at Binghamton University, State University of New York. He has been with Binghamton
since 1969. His earlier work was in the areas of systems modeling and simulation,
logic design, computer architecture and discrete mathematics. His current research
interests include the areas of intelligent systems, generalized information theory,
fuzzy set theory and fuzzy logic, theory of generalized measures and soft computing.
He is the author of over 300 articles and 16 books. He has also edited 10 books and
has been editor of the International Journal of General Systems since 1974 and the International Book Series on Systems Science and Systems Engineering since 1985. He was president of SGSR (1981-82), IFSR (1980-84), NAFIPS (1988-1991)
and IFSA (1993-1995). He is a fellow of IEEE and IFSA, and has received numerous awards
and honors, including five honorary doctoral degrees, the Gold Medal of Bernard Bolzano,
the Lotfi A. Zadeh Best Paper Award, the Kaufmann's Gold Medal, the SUNY Chancellor's
Award for Excellence in Research and the IFSA Award for Outstanding Achievement. His
biography is included in many biographical sources, including Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, American Men and Women of Science, Outstanding
Educators of America, Contemporary Authors, etc. His research has been supported for more than 20 years by grants from the NSF,
ONR, Air Force, NASA, NATO, Sandia Laboratories and some industries.

"Foundations of fuzzy set theory and fuzzy logic: a historical overview," Intern.
J. of General Systems, 30(2), pp. 91-132.

"The role of uncertainty in systems modeling," In: H.S.Sarjoughian and F.E.Cellier
(eds.), Discrete Event Modeling and Simulation Technologies: A Tapestry of Systems
and AI-Based Theories and Methodologies, Springer-Verlag, New York, pp. 53-74.